Lovecraft Meets Power Washing in Sunken Engine
Sunken Engine blends relaxing repair simulator gameplay with creeping Lovecraftian horror, creating a strange but addictive Early Access experience where cleaning ships might cost you your sanity.
Vincent Mahoney, GiN Staff
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Save State: Revisiting Night City and the Best Switch 2 Upgrades
A deep discount pulls columnist Vincent Mahoney back into Cyberpunk 2077, where the surprisingly strong Switch 2 port sparks a broader look at upgraded editions across Nintendo’s newest system.
The Rumble Fish 2 Proves Old School Fighters Still Pack a Punch
The Rumble Fish 2 finally makes its way to modern platforms with a Switch 2 upgrade, bringing its deep, meter-heavy combat and flashy anime style to a new audience. While newcomers may struggle without tutorials, fighting game veterans will find it an arcade classic with incredible fighting mechanics.
HGTV Meets the Occult in Wacky Haunted House Renovator Sim
Haunted House Renovator lets players explore and renovate haunted locations while allowing them to scrub stains, fix walls and banish spirits in equal measure. It’s a funny twist on the House Flipper formula, though bugs and rough edges keep it from reaching its full supernatural potential.
Save State: From Mobile JRPGs to Roguelite Mastery in Overrogue
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes about Kemco’s roguelite card battler Overrogue. Its smart deck synergies and tactical party rotation shine, though stingy meta progression and grinding may test a player’s patience.
Stunt Flyer Is a Lighthearted Flight Sim Built for Easy Takeoff
Stunt Flyer is a cheerful, arcade-style flight simulation game that embraces simplicity and accessibility over realism or deep systems. Stunt Flyer works best as an entry-level flying adventure for younger players or those looking for a relaxed, no-stress experience.
Save State Cleaves Through Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes this week about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which takes the familiar Warriors formula and folds it directly into the canon of Tears of the Kingdom, delivering fast, flashy combat alongside expanded Zelda lore.
Save State Enjoys Mega Dimension DLC Until RNG Crashes the Pokemon Party
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney writes this week about enjoying the new DLC Mega Dimension for Pokemon Legends Z-A right up until the end when random number generation ruins all of the carefully built-up fun.
Little Rocket Lab Is a Cozy Factory Sim With a Whole Lot of Heart
Little Rocket Lab is a cozy role-playing simulation that mixes small-town storytelling with approachable factory building. Instead of just building a rocket, players will spend most of their time repairing machines, helping neighbors and bringing a struggling community back to life.
Save State Finishes the Quest With Vincent’s Favorite RPG Developers, Part Two
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney returns to his column this week to wrap up his two-part feature on his top five favorite RPG developers. This week he highlights two more of his favorite RPG developers and some honorable mentions.